A Vision to Serve the Global Church with Renewed Imagination For the sake of Christ and his global church, Westminster will pursue our most ambitious

EST. 1929 undertaking in 90 years.

2 3 Most big stories start small. And so it was with Westminster. Just a month before the Great Crash of 1929, Westminster Theological Seminary held its first class on the first floor of someone’s home in Philadelphia. The school had few resources, no land, and no name recognition. It had every worldly reason to fail.

4 5 The vision began with an act of obedience.

he founding of Westminster began when J. Gresham Machen—who had spent 23 years as an esteemed scholar at Princeton Theological Seminary—resigned from his Princeton post. Princeton was the Tpreeminent Reformed seminary of the day, but liberalism had been gaining a foothold there. Machen—and others who soon joined him—felt convicted to oppose theological compromise. Instead, these men chose obedience to the truth of the Bible and centrality of Christ. This came with a cost. Together they sacrificed jobs, status, legacy, and financial security. Machen was even stripped of ministry credentials by his church.

6 7 Westminster Theological Seminary, which opens its doors today… can offer for the present no magnificent buildings, no long- established standing in the ecclesiastical “But to Christ, or academic world. Why, then, does it open its doors? The answer is plain. Our despite all, we hold.” new institution is devoted to an unpopular Amidst the upheaval of change and uncertainty of the future, cause; it is devoted to the service of One these men persevered in faith. And less than six months later, who is despised and rejected by the world Machen gave an address to the newly formed Westminster student body. He extolled the glories of Christ and the truth of and increasingly belittled by the visible Scripture as the cause of their new school. He reminded them church, the majestic Lord and Savior who that their pursuit meant going against growing trends in culture and even in seminary education. is presented to us in the Word of God. Machen’s words are reflective of what has remained true of But to Christ, despite all, we hold.” Westminster—and the context of our ministry—ever since.

Rev. Dr. J. Gresham Machen (pictured) Delivered September 25, 1929 at Westminster's first convocation

8 9 The legacy of faithfulness of the founding faculty continues to embolden us.

Members of the original faculty, photographed in 1931.

Front row, L-R: Ned Stonehouse, New Testament; Oswald T. Allis, Old Testament; J. Gresham Machen, New Testament; Paul Woolley, Church History; Cornelius Van Til, Apologetics

Standing L-R: John Murray, Systematic Theology; Allan MacRae, Old Testament

Not Pictured: Robert Dick Wilson 10 11 It is a vision that remains ever true.

From Westminster's first days to our current days, we have been marked by consistent convictions. Teaching the whole counsel of God Preaching Christ in all of Scripture Providing robust theological education to train specialists in the Bible Teaching presuppositional apologetics Empowering students with exegetically grounded systematic theology Being a consistent stronghold for Reformed theology and scholarship

12 13 By God’s grace, our small beginnings have resulted in great impact.

Westminster’s size and stature have remained small. Nearly every visitor to our campus in Glenside, Pennsylvania still comments on our modest appearance and inauspicious footprint. It is less than what people expect for a school that has produced such a depth of scholarship and breadth of global reach.

1955 1978 1980s L'Abri Fellowship Cornelius Van Harvie Conn preaching at SaRang Til (founding Community Church (founded by 2005 founded by Francis 1966 faculty) with Dr. Han-Heum Oak, DMin '96) in Schaeffer (student The Gospel Coalition Reformed Jack Miller South Korea, one of the largest from '34–'35) cofounded by D.A. Carson Theological (MDiv '65) Reformed Presbyterian churches in & Tim Keller (DMin '81) 1929 1958 Seminary preaching on the world Westminster alumnus Chul Westminster Theological founded in 1966. Wall Street Ha Han (ThM '58) will Seminary is founded Richard Bodey go on to be president of (ThM '72) and Asia United Theological James De Young University in Korea, further (MDiv '56) served strengthening Westminster's on the first faculty Korean partnership

William Edgar (MDiv '69), 1930s Tim Keller (DMin '81), and The early Scott Oliphint (MAR '83) Westminster discussing apologetics faculty 1968 1979 Christian Counseling & Westminster Seminary Education Foundation California 1936 1940s founded by Jay Adams founded by Robert den 1990s 1995 The graduation of Yune Sun Park New Westminster (joined faculty in '67) and Dulk (MDiv '64), Robert Sinclair Ferguson Puritan Theological Seminary (MDiv '36) begins Westminster's campus established John Bettler (MDiv '67) Strimple (MDiv '59), teaching systematic founded by Joel Beeke (PhD '88) relationship with the Korean Church, and Edmund Clowney theology as he goes on to be president of (MDiv '40) three Korean seminaries

14 15 God has seen fit to form untold 4,000+ 300+ thousands of hearts, minds, and souls alumni serving in churches alumni currently teaching as through this institution. in over 50 countries professors around the world This is not to our fame but to the glory of Christ Jesus.

500+ 60+ books published by alumni have founded and led schools Westminster faculty and seminaries across the globe

16 17 As we look to our 100th anniversary, we are ready to extend ourselves in Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all greater ways. we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work The mindset of Westminster has never been to settle for comfort or within us, to him be glory in the status quo. In 2029 we will celebrate our 100th anniversary as a seminary—and we believe we can mark that with a far greater campus, the church and in Christ Jesus training, and online learning platform in place than ever before. throughout all generations, for Our confidence to dream big is not rooted in ourselves. In Ephesians 3:20, we are promised that God’s power surpasses not only our prayers ever and ever! Amen. but our imagination. This truth propels us to bold action, knowing we EPHESIANS 3:20–21 aren’t limited by our efforts or ideas. This truth also compels us to deep humility, recognizing our place is small before God. But by his power, for the sake of his glory, we press forward with renewed imagination for the future of how this seminary can serve Christ and his church.

18 19 Through foundational scholarships and faculty The opportunity at hand is endowments, plus a greater concentration on training pastors in preaching and counseling, we can fortify our education and formation experience for the long-term good of more people, in more places, those leading local churches around the world. Through vital campus improvements, we can create knowing Christ. opportunities for greater community, worship, and a true sense of home for the students God brings to us, while also positioning The opportunity we can choose to pursue is not really about us. It is not ourselves for a future as a global-serving campus. merely a "better Westminster" that we seek. Our opportunity is a more Through expanded online offerings and access, we can robustly reached and trained global church so that Christ is made known vastly broaden the funnel of our teaching and the nature of to more people in more places—for generations to come. training we offer to global ministry practitioners. Collectively these initiatives represent our most ambitious undertaking since Westminster began.

20 21 Our dream is to better equip the future leaders of Christ’s church for generations to come. To this end, we are prioritizing three key initiatives.

Imagine a Pastorate

We seek to better train the next generation of pastors.

Imagine a Campus

We seek to create a more welcoming, globally connected campus home to our students.

Imagine a Global Network

We seek to expand our online course offerings to serve even more Christian leaders worldwide.

A Vision to Serve the Global Church with Total: $49.9 million Renewed Imagination

22 23 We will amplify our training of the next generation of pastors so that these leaders are both deeply trained to teach the Word of God and shepherd the people of God. 1 We’ll do this by: Imagine a Pastorate Fortifying our Pastoral Theology department Creating new endowed scholarships Endowing a new Chair of Pastoral Theology Strengthening our Doctor of Ministry program EST. 1929 Creating a pastoral residency program

Total Cost: $5 million

24 25 Fortify our Pastoral Theology Department

Westminster has long focused on training Bible specialists; our future will focus on pairing this with deeper training in pastoral care and practical ministry as well. Within the Master of Divinity (MDiv) program,

Imagine a Pastorate we will double the number of classes on preaching and leadership. We will also retool The Pastoral Theology department's newly revised the program to make biblical counseling and Statement of Vision guides programmatic changes: evangelism required parts of the curriculum for every student trained at Westminster. We are committed to being a collaborative faculty team that models and mentors young pastors toward Christ-like character. The newly fashioned The Pastoral Theology department Pastoral Theology department will model this both inside and outside the classroom for the sake of equipping a rising generation of pastors to preach boldly and pastor holistically. aims to support the mission of Westminster by equipping the next generation of pastors and leaders

The new practical ministry training curriculum will: with the character, convictions, and competencies to be Christ-centered, Double the Preaching Preserve the WTS-CCEF Legacy Spirit-filled, mission-driven heralds The pastoral theology curriculum will double within the Master of Divinity the number of opportunities for MDiv pastoral Biblical counseling will become a more and stewards of God’s Word. students to preach. With interdisciplinary expansive, non-negotiable part of the collaboration, these courses will provide curriculum for every student trained for students with a deep and well-rounded ministry at Westminster. Like apologetics and experience of Christ-centered exposition from redemptive-historical hermeneutics, biblical the Old and New Testaments. counseling will function as a core distinctive of the Westminster tradition.

Emphasize Leadership Training Expand Evangelism and Missions Pastoral students will experience reshaped Courses on evangelism and missions will courses on leading congregations in ordained become an essential part of the curriculum ministry as well as new electives geared toward for all MDiv pastoral students. Drawing on providing hands-on training in pastoral the rich tradition of missiology, Reformed leadership. The curriculum also calls for orthodoxy, and apologetics at Westminster, all MDiv students to engage in theological these courses are designed to inspire and reflection on the practice of leadership in and inform service in Christ’s global church. beyond the pastoral office. 26 27

Create New Endowed Scholarships

Scholarships are vital to Westminster students, lowering the financial barriers that can often prevent or overshadow seminary. We need to endow additional scholarships that will enable deserving students to stay focused on their studies

Imagine a Pastorate and internships and enter ministry without the burden of debt, while still having time with their families. Our vision is to multiply more well- trained and financially unencumbered pastors serving in churches around the world by raising money for 10 more scholarships. Endow a New Chair of Pastoral Theology

By creating a new endowed Chair of Pastoral Theology, we take a truly significant step to ensure that training pastor-scholars remains a strategic part of our mission in perpetuity. The financial stability provided by an endowed chair enables Westminster to advance its biblical distinctives even in times of financial challenge or in the ebbs and flows of the economy. This endowed For most students, attendance at Westminster depends upon access to scholarships. chair is a strategic way for the seminary to perpetuate the rigorous application of Reformed theology in the pastorate, in missions, and in evangelism. Imagine a Pastorate

OUT 50% 4 OF 5 26 The occupant of the new endowed Chair of Pastoral Theology will be Every Westminster 4 out of 5 Westminster Westminster scholarship required to demonstrate: student has a students depend on recipients have gone on to 50% tuition reduction scholarships to study spread the gospel in A commitment to Reformed theological scholarship from donations at Westminster 26 different countries A commitment to Christ-honoring leadership A manifest love of Christ’s church A commitment to evangelism and missions A commitment to Westminster distinctives

28 29 Strengthen our Doctor of Ministry Program Create a Pastoral Residency Program

Our Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program is tailored to those already engaged in To help students better integrate theology with practical application and prepare ministry leadership who desire deeper, specialized study in a practice area. We believe them for everyday vocational ministry, we will create a pastoral residency program a theologically rigorous, practically oriented DMin program is essential to how that allows recent graduates to receive mentorship from seasoned pastors while Westminster develops leaders in ministry. In keeping with this vision, we have reimagined getting hands-on ministry experience in the local church. This will include the curriculum of the DMin program to sharpen leaders in their own competencies, placements around the United States. After completing the residency program, character, and convictions. The new iteration of the program includes three "core" graduates will be better equipped for successful ordination, to receive a pastoral modules emphasizing the application of Westminster's theological distinctives to the call, and begin the lifelong pursuit of a Christ-honoring pastoral ministry.

Imagine a Pastorate practice of ministry, and four tracks of study with two dedicated "foundation" modules. Imagine a Pastorate In addition, we will bolster our elective offerings in each concentration area and offer interesting options for study in other areas, such as Public Theology.

Improvements to DMin Student Experience: Overview of Program: An all-around more rigorous scholastic program applied to the practical One-year fellowship for recent Master of Divinity graduates challenges of ministry Regular meetings with a pastor for prayer, discussion, and feedback More opportunities for students to be sharpened, encouraged, and refreshed Guidance in sermons, leadership, pastoral counseling sessions, Greater emphasis on hospitality and reading Clearer process for selecting and cultivating advisor relationships Time provided for ordination exam preparation Stipend and accommodations offered

30 31 Serving the Global Church A FAR GREATER VISION Proclaiming Jesus across the Anglican with Renewed Imagination and Protestant world. y theological education at Westminster exceeded Westminster students and alumni serve all around the world. Wherever Mall my expectations, providing me with a firm they are called, they continue the Westminster tradition of looking theological and biblical foundation. I serve as the beyond the present to seek what is possible for the sake of Christ's church. Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, as well as on the board Rev. Dr. Glenn Davies MDiv, '79; ThM, '79; for the Lausanne Movement, where God has given DD (honoris causa), '16 me an opportunity to have influence not only across the Anglican Communion but also across the broader Protestant Evangelical community. It is my privilege to Sydney, Australia teach a generation of young men and women across the STORIES OF A FAR GREATER VISION world the riches of God’s Word. The following stories represent just a few of the countless ways God is working through Westminster students and alumni all over the world to accomplish his far greater mission.

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Equipping the local church with strong apologetics to share the truth of Christ. ven before attending Westminster, my world E was changed through founding faculty member Cornelius Van Til’s writings on apologetics. I gained the tools and confidence to challenge the arguments Bryan Selby MDiv, Pastoral Studies, '21 in the philosophy department of the secular university I was attending. Today, as a student at Westminster, I continue to grow in my ability to faithfully interpret, Pocomoke City, MD defend, and apply God’s Word. I want to use what I have received to equip the local church to see the beauty of Christ and confidently share it with others.

32 33 A FAR GREATER VISION A FAR GREATER VISION

Elevating the role of apologetics Faithfully preaching Christ in North for the edification of the French- Philadelphia and the Dominican speaking church. Republic. rance is largely a post-Christian country and estminster’s faithfulness to the inerrancy, Dr. Yannick Imbert F apologetics training is not widely developed. I came Rev. Jose Aristofanes Wsupremacy, and authority of Scripture prepared PhD, Apologetics, '10 to Westminster because of its very distinct approach to Sanchez me to speak against the prosperity gospel that is so apologetics training. I now teach Apologetics at Faculté MDiv, Pastoral Studies, '16 prevalent in parts of the US and Latin America. As a Jean Calvin, one of only two Reformed evangelical pastor in the inner city of North Philadelphia and as the Philadelphia, PA seminaries in the French-speaking world. I consider general director of Santiago Theological Seminary in Aix-en-Provence, apologetic training to be part of Christian discipleship, Santiago, the Dominican Republic, I have been called to join God France and so I hope to see my students experience personal Dominican Republic in the transformation, equipping, and mobilizing of his spiritual transformation through theological education— people to do local missions in their own contexts. just as I did at Westminster.

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Glorifying God in Nigeria by serving Serving the hurting through the public good. dependence on God. currently serve as the Executive Chairman of entered the Westminster program in order to be I Basic Education in Benue state in Nigeria, which I better equipped for mentoring women and those is my home country. The education system here had experiencing crises. Through Westminster’s rigorous Rev. Dr. Philip Tachin been in steady decline for many years. My training at Rebecca Johnson academic program, I gained a deeper understanding of MAR, '04; PhD, MA, Counseling, '19 Systematics, '09 Westminster­ equipped me to look for God's divine the gospel and a stronger theological foundation that providence in every realm of life and to be able to has made my counseling more strategic and effective. unambiguously declare the gospel in any position— Arlington, TX God also used my time at Westminster to shape and Makurdi, Nigeria whether politics, public service, or the church. Today transform me, teaching me to turn more quickly in the Lord has enabled me to transform teacher training dependence upon him. My deepened relationship with in our school system, and our students are now among God has reshaped me for ministry in ways that I pray the top three schools in the state. will continue to serve Christ's church.

34 35 We will enhance our campus so it is a more welcoming home for our students—where they can live, worship, and build community while also receiving a robust theological education en route to 2 being launched into the world.

Imagine a Campus We’ll do this by: Constructing a new academic building Building a chapel Constructing a new residence hall EST. 1929 Revitalizing campus buildings and footprint

Total Cost: $31.7 million

36 37 Transforming our campus for greater things.

Our physical footprint has always been inauspicious, making the fruit that has come from Westminster a testament to God's power. But the limitations of our buildings, technology, and campus layout are increasingly holding us back in our ability to provide premier theological education and foster life-shaping spiritual community. It's also a hindrance to our vision of joining God's plans for even greater depth and breadth of ministry in the years ahead. As a result, in recent years our Board approved a new Campus Master Plan for how to refashion and steward our campus in the future.

Some of the principles used to inform the Campus Master Plan include: With gratitude for over 40 years of service, Van Til Hall is one of the buildings that must be redeployed for a far greater future. Immersing the present-day student in the history of Westminster Built in 1978, Van Til Hall has served as our primary academic and the heritage of orthodox scholarship through the centuries. building. But today we have outgrown its capacity, the building lacks sufficient technology for 21st century teaching methods, and it is Reconceptualizing the campus setting as an inviting, extremely energy inefficient. We will raze Van Til Hall and construct a international center for Christian scholarship, life-long new academic building that will better serve our academic programs. learning, and reinvigoration and inspiration.

Cultivating campus life through spaces that are safe, functional, intuitive, enjoyable, and memorable.

The following pages feature key campus renovation initiatives.

38 39 Construct a New Academic Building

We hold ourselves to a high standard in providing our students We will construct a new academic building that reflects the with an exceptional theological education, but our classroom wonderful doctrine taught within. spaces do not reflect the same standards. Not only are we running out of classrooms, but our facilities are uncomfortable and outdated. We will construct a new academic building to Overview of New Academic Building Features: replace Van Til Hall, providing a better learning environment for Improved Classroom Spaces our students and attracting and supporting world-class faculty to The new academic building will provide modern classroom spaces teach and disciple the next generation of ministry leaders. to accommodate growing enrollment. Some classrooms will be Imagine a Campus customized for specific teaching formats and degree programs while others will retain multi-use flexibility for use across disciplines. These spaces will be shaped to enhance student and faculty interaction. Some classrooms will utilize tiered seating to aid visibility and encourage direct dialogue. See next page for classroom examples. Relocated Administrative Offices The third floor of the new academic building will be devoted to administrative offices. An open floor plan will maximize flexibility, efficiency, and allow for growth. Small Meeting and Breakout Spaces The new academic building will include small meeting rooms and breakout spaces to be shared by faculty, administration, and students. Expanded Bookstore and Café Located off a newly created Campus Green, we will open an expanded bookstore and café (able to accommodate up to 50 people) that will offer hospitality to our community and meet practical needs for our students. The store will feature books by Westminster faculty and alumni as well as recommended titles for study and personal edification.

40 41 43 Harkness Style Seminar Rooms Online Learning Studio

New Harkness Style Seminar Rooms will primarily be used for PhD and ThM The rapid growth in enrollment for our online programs emboldens us to cohorts, sized to accommodate the roundtable dialogue and small group continue to invest in the future of online learning at Westminster. A new presentations core to these programs. An additional major feature of these rooms state-of-the-art Online Learning Studio will be our first true video studio built will be live-stream video capabilities. This will immediately expand opportunities for, and dedicated to, online education. Wraparound display screens and live for our students to receive direct instruction or hear presentations from video streaming capabilities will allow direct communication between professors world-renowned professors, ministers, and theologians who may not be able and online students around the world. With these capabilities, we will have the to personally travel to our campus. flexibility to continue to improve and evolve our teaching formats to best aid our students' learning—no matter where in the world they may be. Imagine a Campus Imagine a Campus

Overview of Features: Overview of Features: Sized for small cohorts of up to 15 people Live and playback video capabilities for use by professors for live-streaming Features the latest in live-stream video technology, enabling us to classes, recording lectures, and holding video "office hours" immediately connect students with adjunct faculty or instructors worldwide Wraparound wall of display screens to foster connection between teacher Designed for traditional, digital, and multi-media teaching formats, and students providing flexibility in how we train a new generation of pastor-scholars Carefully calibrated audio and lighting to ensure video quality

42 43 As evidenced in Westminster's mission statement, preaching has always been central to our existence:

The Preaching Lab Westminster Theological

We take preaching seriously at Westminster—so we must take seriously how we Seminary exists to train train and equip our students to grow as effective communicators and bold teachers specialists in the Bible to of the gospel. The new Preaching Lab will be a dedicated space for pastoral students to practice and deliver sermons in front of their peers and professors for proclaim the whole counsel purposes of feedback and development. A wall of LED screens will allow us to of God for Christ and his simulate the kind of preaching environments students may be called to and will enable multimedia interaction. The Preaching Lab will be the first of its kind in global church. Reformed higher education. Imagine a Campus

Overview of Features: Dedicated space for use by preaching students; every pastoral student will preach in the Preaching Lab at least six times during their program Compact room and pleasing acoustics eliminate current hurdles our preaching students encounter Microphone, raised platform, permanent pulpit, and movable chairs (as opposed to desks) reflect typical preaching environments Immersive video wall can simulate different preaching environments Video recording capability allows for off-site evaluation and interaction

44 4545 Build a Chapel

We will build our first-ever on-campus chapel attached to the new We will build our first on-campus dedicated chapel to serve academic building to provide students with a dedicated worship as a gathering place for the Westminster community. space for weekly faculty-led chapel services, guest lectures, and other events. Our hope is that this space becomes the spiritual center of the Westminster campus, providing a sacred place Overview of New Chapel Features: for fellowship, the study and teaching of God's Word, and for Accommodates Up to 500 dedicated communion with God as faculty and students seek his Our new chapel will increase our capacity for large gatherings from 350 will for their lives and callings. to 500 people, creating a much-needed space for our growing student Imagine a Campus body to gather together for worship under one roof. Multi-Use Flexibility With a level floor and mobile seating replacing a sloped floor and fixed seating, we will have the flexibility to arrange the space for a variety of events in addition to worship, including presentations and dining. A Center for Worship While adaptable for multiple uses, the space will be designed as a space for worship. Vaulted ceilings, natural light, a permanent pulpit, and a centrally placed cross will aid in creating a worshipful environment. Conducive to Hospitality The new chapel will include a small kitchen to allow for efficient food service at a variety of events. Storage Accessibility Accessible through the rear of the chapel will be a dedicated storage area that holds furniture and accessories for varying event needs.

46 47 51 Construct a New Residence Hall

Our current housing options do not meet the needs of our We will construct a new residence hall that welcomes student body and limit our capacity for growth. Currently, nearly students to a comfortable and affordable home on campus. every student is required to secure off-campus housing, which presents practical obstacles that can cause some students not to pursue seminary education at Westminster. This is especially Overview of New Residence Hall Features: true for international students, for whom off-campus housing Suite-Style Apartments also requires getting a car and navigating the complexities of The new three-story residence hall will offer one- and two-bedroom securing a U.S. driver's license. Even more, for all students, we suites to accommodate both unmarried and married residents. Imagine a Campus are missing out on opportunities to foster the kind of deeper The hall will increase our housing capacity from 20 to up to 70 people. community and discipleship that comes through sharing daily Each unit will include its own kitchen. life and being literal neighbors to one another. We want to offer Westminster students a welcoming, comfortable, and affordable Prayer Room home on campus that likewise supports our commitment to The new residence hall will include a Prayer Room as a dedicated space world-class academic and spiritual formation. for prayer, Bible study, and reflection. Additional Amenities Building amenities will include a lounge on each floor, laundry facilities on the lower level, a storage space for each unit, and an elevator. Affordable Rent Apartments will be designed to be both comfortable and economical so that on-campus living becomes more affordable for our students.

48 49 55 Revitalize Campus Buildings and Footprint

Our campus is in need of vital renovations to increase our We will revitalize our campus buildings and footprint to student capacity and make campus buildings more inviting, increase capacity and functionality. accommodating, and functional. This will include renovating Machen Hall—our original campus building that remains a central hub for student life—as well as Montgomery Library. Overview of Campus Improvements: Renovate Machen Hall Machen Hall, our original campus building, will be renovated to create a more welcoming entryway for visiting prospective students Imagine a Campus and alumni. We will also address deferred maintenance, including restoration of the exterior stone walls, to preserve this historic building for generations to come. Renovate Montgomery Library Montgomery Library is the center of academic scholarship at Westminster. We will update furnishings and address deferred roof maintenance so as to better protect our academic collections and create an environment conducive to how students study and learn. Create Central Green Space The new pedestrian-only Campus Green will be the center of campus, featuring walking paths, a playground, and open spaces. This layout will increase safety as car traffic is re-routed around many campus buildings, making the campus more family-friendly and attractive. Improve Campus Infrastructure We will increase the number of parking spaces, improve signage, install underground stormwater management, and upgrade utilities. Improve Technology Systems We will make necessary improvements to our campus technology systems for greater security and access.

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Bringing renewal and Reformed Leaving a 40-year dentistry career to theology to the Hispanic church. pursue a new call to biblical counseling. he Hispanic church has never been theologically had been a dentist since 1982, but in 2017, at age 62, Trobust; the Reformation that characterized I I sold my dental practice and joined the pilot class churches in Europe and the U.S. never reached the of Westminster’s newly formed online MAC degree. Román González Pérez Hispanic people. Before coming to Westminster, I Dr. William Peck The thought of being able to help others connect their MDiv, '21 Mallory, Jr. believed the Bible was the Word of God but I did not MA, Counseling, '19 stories to God’s redemptive story aroused a passion in me know how to defend it. My classes at Westminster are that I didn’t have practicing dentistry. Wise counseling, giving me confidence in the Bible's authority as God’s undergirded by wise theology, applied by the Holy Spirit, Villahermosa, Tabasco, Anniston, AL Mexico Word. I pray God will grant me the opportunity to changes people. When I see my counselee’s eyes brighten bring sound Reformed teaching and preaching to the with the hope of the gospel, I am so thankful for the Hispanic church in a way that spreads his kingdom and faculty and staff at Westminster for providing what I brings revival. consider to be the finest counseling education available.

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Ministering to the Korean church. Teaching and shepherding God’s was first drawn to Westminster because they take people in the local church. seriously the biblical mandate to disciple the nations. I he modern church needs deep and detailed Westminster doesn't just pursue this in theory; it draws exegesis—and that is what Westminster trained students from all over the world who will return to T me for. Everything that I studied at Westminster Ahram “Abe” Go their home countries to make a God-honoring impact Rev. Max Benfer is used in my week-to-week work as a senior pastor MDiv, '21 on their countrymen. Through Westminster’s Bible- MAR, '06 at a PCA church—from Greek and Hebrew to centered curriculum, I am gaining a firm foundation hermeneutics and apologetics to counseling and in the Reformed faith and will be better equipped to church history. This biblically rich education gives faithfully proclaim “the whole counsel of God” to my me the foundation and confidence to shepherd South Korea fellow Koreans. I believe God is calling me to use the West Chester, PA God’s people to the best of my ability. My education theological foundation gained at Westminster to serve at Westminster impacted my life more than I can God’s kingdom among the Korean church. adequately explain.

52 53 We will expand our online offerings and digital ministry platform so that the whole church—domestically and globally—can have ready access to training and resources to be better equipped to lead and serve. 3 We’ll do this by: Imagine a Global Network Expanding online degree and course offerings Further developing international partnership programs Expanding the Westminster Public EST. 1929 Theology Initiative

Total Cost: $3.5 million

54 55 Our online programs are personalized and communal by design:

Small groups curated by time zone, Six entrance terms to allow maximum with global students in mind flexibility on timing Interactive lectures and live discussion Part-time or full-time enrollment options with instructors Ready access to writing resources and Expand Online Courses Offerings Face-to-face study rooms and group technology support messaging apps Unique portal where supporting In recent years we have expanded and enhanced our online course offerings—and Personal advisor offering churches and friends can contribute there is both rising demand and opportunity to continue to grow this in service customized support to students' tuition to the global church. Through Westminster Online Learning, we are able to equip those who otherwise could never attend Westminster due to the demands of schedule, distance, family responsibilities, or an active ministry position. We can now provide more ministry leaders greater flexibility and access to training—and because these students are pursuing their education from their home context, they can immediately apply their learning in the context of their home ministry. Imagine Network a Global

Expanding the Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC): Expanding the new Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS):

The MAC program prepares counselors to work with individuals and families in church The MATS provides students with an introduction to theological studies and the application of theology ministries, counseling centers, or more informal mentoring partnerships. We offer this degree in to their personal contexts. Students will gain confidence in their understanding of Scripture in its whole partnership with the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF), an organization and its parts, the way Christ relates to all Scripture, knowledge of who God is, various doctrines within his with more than 50 years of biblical counseling and teaching experience. Word, along with the development of these doctrines throughout the history of the church. Students will grow in the winsome communication and application of these truths to all matters of life in the present age. 2–5 years to degree completion 60 credits in theology and ministry 1–3 years to degree completion 4–5 students in each online small group 8 core theology courses and 4 electives 4–5 students in each online small group

56 57 Mandarin Initiatives Our Mandarin Initiatives is a cluster of exciting ministry Program Goals: opportunities where strategic vision to serve meets tremendous Translated video content hunger for Reformed resources. We seek to provide a growing and course plans library of translated resources that are intellectually rigorous, Target 1:10 ratio of theologically faithful, and culturally articulate so as to equip instructors to students faithful brothers and sisters who minister amidst pressing security challenges. Partnerships with local missionary agencies and church planters Further Develop International Partnership Programs

We are seeing tremendous doors open for Westminster to translate our academic coursework and to deepen ministry partnerships in Korea and the Asian continent. Our vision is to be a Reformed resource to our brothers and sisters in Asia who are eager for Christ-centered training and theological content. Specifically we want to expand our Mandarin Initiatives and our Korean Doctor of Ministry Korean Doctor of Ministry program. The new Korean Doctor of Ministry Program is a significant step for Westminster in our mission of serving the church not only in North America but globally, and we are thrilled for

Imagine Network a Global this opportunity to serve pastors in the Asian Region. Even as we are taking steps to strengthen the core MDiv Program in Philadelphia, doors are opening for pursuing our mission around the world, especially in Korea. Through the ministry of Bruce Hunt and Harvie Conn (OPC missionaries to Korea), the Lord provided early connections between Westminster and the Korean church. In God's providence, that relationship has only grown richer and deeper. This new program celebrates that historic gospel partnership and brings our excellent scholarship and theological resources together with the passion and wisdom of Korean pastors and scholars. All courses are translated into Korean, and coursework is also done in Korean. Skilled translators allow students to interact with our faculty and express themselves at the highest level. Through the Korean Doctor of Ministry Program, we seek to further serve Korean pastors and churches, with a vision for equipping the next generation of ministry leaders and missionaries for the global church.

58 59 The gospel must affect all areas of public life:

“The gospel primarily concerns the salvation of individuals, but it undoubtedly has its social Expand the Westminster Public implications. The church must call Theology Initiative upon men, not only to receive Christ as Savior, but also to honor him as Westminster launched the Public Theology Initiative as a resource to preachers and Christian leaders everywhere on how to apply the whole Lord. And they must be told to honor counsel of God to contemporary cultural and social challenges. We believe the church needs disciples who don't shrink back from daunting topics Him as Lord, not only in their private of the day but are gracious heralds of truth. Under the oversight of the lives, but in all human relationships, Pastoral Theology department, the Public Theology Initiative aims to apply Westminster’s theological tradition to edify the church and equip for Christ is indeed ‘the head over all

Imagine Network a Global it to engage faithfully in society. Our prayerful hope is to advance God’s things’ (Ephesians 1:22).” redeeming and common grace in the world. R.B. Kuiper, The Glorious Body of Christ

Through the Far Greater campaign, we will expand this initiative through: Annual Faith in the Public Square conferences A regular publication providing theological analysis of cultural challenges A podcast bringing leading theological voices together to address key issues An annual lecture aimed at exposing students to the challenges and opportunities of public leadership Course content, including DMin electives

60 61 A FAR GREATER VISION A FAR GREATER VISION Pastoring a local church while also Obeying the call to move from physical supporting church health nationwide. healing to spiritual healing. s the senior pastor of a PCA church in or the last 31 years, I have been a professor of A Birmingham, I have been profoundly shaped Fmedicine and a physician-investigator at the Mayo by the Westminster training I received in systematic Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. I expected to continue Rev. Dr. Harry Reeder theology, Van Tillian apologetics, Old Testament, Dr. Gregory Poland in that career, but God had other plans. As a “healer,” I MDiv, '82 MA, Christian Studies, '21 and pastoral theology. While I was a student, I was have realized that what God is now calling me to is challenged to take what I had learned about church to be an agent of spiritual healing through a life of revitalization and develop it into an intentional ministry. Having spent my entire adult life in academia, Birmingham, AL ministry to other churches. From Westminster, I I can truthfully say that the professors I have had at gained a high view of the church and pastoral ministry, Rochester, MN Westminster have been superb. Westminster is providing modeled by the consistent examples of leadership and me the in-depth theological knowledge and background expository preaching by my professors. This continues I need to effectively and persuasively preach the greatest to spur me in my ministry vision today. commandment!

A FAR GREATER VISION A FAR GREATER VISION

Developing scholarship on how the “Dr. Luke” (pseudonym) Launching a biblical counseling Christian worldview leads to the MDiv, Counseling, '19 movement in South Asia. meaningful life. n my home country in South Asia [country name ], I worked as one of only five practiced cardiology and population health South Asia Iredacted for privacy psychiatrists in my region. I came to Westminster management in the Harvard medical system for Dr. Kitt Farr I with the goal of providing better care to people with MDiv, Counseling, '21; 20 years. The secular and liberal Christian approaches mental health needs. Westminster has given me tools Potential PhD to mind and motivation have excluded God, or at least a to dig deeper into the riches of Scripture and also Reformed understanding of him. I hope to pursue a PhD see how it can be used to counsel and care for others. at Westminster to expand the Christian understanding My love for Christ has deepened, my thirst for God’s of mind and motivation. Westminster’s emphasis on Elkins Park, PA Word has increased, and my mindset for ministry biblical, systematic, and practical theology, as well as has expanded. My focus now is to create a biblical Christian reasoning, is providing me the sure foundation counseling movement in my home country, training so I might synthesize a defense of the Christian and equipping the church to be a place of true healing worldview that is both winsome and powerful. in the community.

62 63 As we look to Westminster's future, we still take cues from our past. The school began when our founders faced a choice: to stay in place or to boldly go. This vision is far greater Today we again face a choice. than our own lifetimes;

Will we innovate­— it is a dream for the but not for our own gain? generations around the We are motivated by the world that will follow us. far greater prize.

Will we act more boldly— but also more humbly? We depend on the far greater power.

Will we raise the bar on our offerings— but not to serve our reputation? We are motivated by the far greater pursuit.

64 65 The Far Greater campaign seeks to generate Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we $49.9 million by 2022. ask or imagine, according to his We ask that you would prayerfully consider participating in the power that is at work within us, Far Greater vision. Your financial gift will have an impact far beyond to him be glory in the church and your lifetime as future pastors and Christian leaders are trained in theology and applying the Word of God to the whole counsel of God. in Christ Jesus throughout all We pray we will be in this endeavor together. generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

EPHESIANS 3:20–21 Join Us Pray with Us Invest with Us See what far greater Seek God’s Catalyze this thing God will do far greater blessing far greater pursuit

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